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Sheriff seeks public’s help in identifying burglary suspect

By , Published: September 10, 2022

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who broke into a home on Little River Road and assaulted its occupant.

The incident happened around 4 a.m. on Sept. 7 off Little River Road near Camp Pinnacle, according to a press release from the sheriff’s department.
The burglary suspect is described as a white man, 5-feet-9-inches tall with an average build. He was wearing a long-sleeved dark grey shirt, dark pants and a blue baseball cap with white lettering on front.
Sheriff’s investigators believe the suspect traveled on foot.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brad Butterfield at 828-694-2795 or use the "Submit A Tip" feature on the department’s mobile app.
If a suspicious person matching this description is seen in the area, please call the Henderson County 911 center at 828-697-4911 or 911.